The Author's Cottage guidebook

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The Author's Cottage guidebook

Local Restaurants & Cafes

Fine dining classic spot with a lake view. Walking distance from The Author's Cottage.
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on the Verandah
1536 Franklin Rd
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Fine dining classic spot with a lake view. Walking distance from The Author's Cottage.
Semi-casual cafe for anytime of day. Great menu with option to sit indoors or on the patio.
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Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main St
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Semi-casual cafe for anytime of day. Great menu with option to sit indoors or on the patio.
Casual Breakfast and Lunch spot. Dog Friendly with Large Homestyle Menu.
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Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th St
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Casual Breakfast and Lunch spot. Dog Friendly with Large Homestyle Menu.
Very cool spot for eating or drinking. Recently renovated with a great ambiance.
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Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
270 Main St
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Very cool spot for eating or drinking. Recently renovated with a great ambiance.
Perfect for the beer lover but with a proper menu for lunch or dinner.
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The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th St
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Perfect for the beer lover but with a proper menu for lunch or dinner.
Our go-to coffee shop on Main Street.
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Calders Coffee Cafe
384 Main St
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Our go-to coffee shop on Main Street.
If you have a sweet tooth, then you have to stop at Kilwins for ice cream, chocolates, and fudge.
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Kilwins Highlands
341 Main St
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If you have a sweet tooth, then you have to stop at Kilwins for ice cream, chocolates, and fudge.
Upscale pizzeria for light bites or a full meal. Part of the Old Edwards Inn collection.
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Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar
465 Main St
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Upscale pizzeria for light bites or a full meal. Part of the Old Edwards Inn collection.
Fine dining with classic Italian menu and wine list. Great romantic dinner spot.
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Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main St
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Fine dining with classic Italian menu and wine list. Great romantic dinner spot.
High End Farm to Table style menu serving lunch and dinner.
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Bridge at Mill Creek
445 N 4th St
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High End Farm to Table style menu serving lunch and dinner.
Upscale mountain dining with a beautiful view of the valley. They are open for dinner only and seasonally. Please call to make reservations.
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Canyon Kitchen
150 Lonesome Valley Rd
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Upscale mountain dining with a beautiful view of the valley. They are open for dinner only and seasonally. Please call to make reservations.
Gourmet Grocery with great Pizza and Wine
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Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main St
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Gourmet Grocery with great Pizza and Wine

Essentials

Local Grocery Store
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Bryson's Food Store
103 Highlands Plaza
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Local Grocery Store
Local Produce stand very close to The Author's Cottage. Beautiful fruit and vegetables with extra treats like fresh bread and farm eggs.
August Produce
636 Franklin Rd
Local Produce stand very close to The Author's Cottage. Beautiful fruit and vegetables with extra treats like fresh bread and farm eggs.

Outdoor Adventures

Beautiful waterfall only 1 mile from The Author's Cottage. You can walk behind the falls.
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Cascada de Dry Falls
U.S. 64
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Beautiful waterfall only 1 mile from The Author's Cottage. You can walk behind the falls.
State Park with beautiful views and several trails to choose from. They vary by length and difficulty so you can choose what's best for your day.
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Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge Rd
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State Park with beautiful views and several trails to choose from. They vary by length and difficulty so you can choose what's best for your day.
Great waterfall lookout with hiking trails.
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Glen Falls
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Great waterfall lookout with hiking trails.

Wellness

... because you deserve it.
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The Spa at Old Edwards Inn
16 Church St
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... because you deserve it.

Shopping

In case you didn't come prepared for your outdors adventure, they have the best selection of mountain chic clothing and outdoor gear.
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Highland Hiker
47 NC-107
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In case you didn't come prepared for your outdors adventure, they have the best selection of mountain chic clothing and outdoor gear.
Great selection of clothes at reasonable prices. I enjoy chatting with Harry, the owner, every time I stop by.
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The Log Cabin
130 Log Cabin Ln
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Great selection of clothes at reasonable prices. I enjoy chatting with Harry, the owner, every time I stop by.

Consejos para la ciudad

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Hiking Trails

There is a great app called "AllTrails". It has every hike in the area with reviews and information. It's a must to find the perfect hike for your day.
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Make reservations for restaurants

Please note that majority of the restaurants in the area typically require reservations.